ITA. My son really has limited interest in spending time with younger kids. They love spending time with him and he is nice to them. But eventually he just wants to do what he finds interesting which...

I'd pack up the heirlooms that are important to you, for the time being. Pick up a set of dishes from a thrift store or Target. Not sure what to do about the rest. I'd probably let go the more minor...

Your dh suggesting splitting accounts seems pretty spiteful... especially without discussing what you might do with the trust fund money, first. Does he have some underlying issue with your parents?...

Sounds a bit like my son... When he was 8 1/2, he had to take a standardized test to comply with our state's homeschool law. I knew he had a bunch of site words but that was it. He really surprised...

I remember my dad telling me that if I was ever in a bar that seemed shady, to be sure to order beer in a bottle (rather than whatever was on tap) and make sure it was opened on the counter while I...

Our experience with the CAT (Survey) was similar to SweetSilver's. Didn't have to do it until 3rd grade/age 8. It wasn't a big deal though ds didn't want to do it. We just picked our moments and did...

Despite being an advocate of self motivated learning and having high regard for the ability to learn without school or programs, I am not comfortable with someone selling their services as a midwife...

My son was the same way and not at all developmentally delayed or having any special needs. There really is a wide range of normal. You need to go with your mama instincts with this kind of thing......